Vivian Conley
American civil rights activist
About Vivian Conley
Lived 1922 – 1993 (aged 70–71).
Vivian Conley (1922–1993) was a civil rights activist active in Muncie, Indiana. During the 1950s she was part of the campaign to desegregate Tuhey Pool, and during the 1970s she was part of the campaign to end the use of Confederate flag symbols at Southside High School.
In addition to her civil rights work, for twenty years she served as the education coordinator for Trinity United Methodist Church. The Vivian Conley Award is named after her, as is the Vivian Conley Memorial Scholarship Fund (a "Ball State University scholarship for nontraditional, part-time students who demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of our community.") The Vivian Conley Award is given to women who work in art, business, community service, education, environment, health, humanitarian aid, and religion.
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Who was Vivian Conley?
American civil rights activist
When was Vivian Conley born?
Vivian Conley was born in 1922.
When did Vivian Conley die?
Vivian Conley died in 1993.
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